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Phyxius

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I'm interested in applying for commission in the navy, but I have a couple of previous injuries that may disqualify me.... I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the situation and what I can do to get in...

1.) About 5 years ago, I herniated a disc in my back weight lifting. It required no surgery, and the Doc said it would be fine within a year. I've not had any problems out of it for about 4 years.

2.) About 6 years ago I had orthoscopic knee surgery. Everything works fine now with no pain.

any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
wink

wink

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Most likely won't be a problem. The key is full range of motion and strength. Will probably require records and maybe an othro consult on the knee. Don't be afraid of that.
 
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Phyxius

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So is there anything I should do prior to MEPS?

I've contacted a neurologist's office about just a general checkup on my back...just to get to talk to the guy is $200.

I imagine that an ortho would be up there as well.
 
feddoc

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As Wink said...think full range of motion and lack of pain. Should be a no brainer.
 
OVERCOME

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Phyxius said:
So is there anything I should do prior to MEPS?

I've contacted a neurologist's office about just a general checkup on my back...just to get to talk to the guy is $200.

I imagine that an ortho would be up there as well.
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Don't waste your money. Go to MEPS and pound the fact that you are good to go and are just like you were before your injuries.
 
TheBubba

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Roommate herniated a disc whilke at USNA... he's now at TBS and trying for infantry...
 
wink

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Don't go see a specialist unless the MEPS doc sends ya. It can take many weeks to schedule a ortho so maybe you can make an appointment a couple weeks after the MEPS appointment so you can roll right in there if the MEPS doc says "go". If MEPS is ok with you, then just cancel the orthopod.
 
ea6bflyr

ea6bflyr

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The only thing they might require is all the paperwork from your surgery and a letter from your surgery doc stating that you are good to go.

I had ankle surgery for a torn deltiod ligament and that's what I had to do for MEPS to get in.....They will also give you range of motion test to verify that you are good to go.

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